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Finding the Third Proportional to 262.88 and 620.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 262.88 and 620.13 is: 1,462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.88 : 620.13 = 620.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.88/620.13 = 620.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.88x = 620.13 × 620.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.88x = 384,555.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,555.02/262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.88

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